Oscar F Raymond

125 Oak Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
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Bottom 50%
Oscar F Raymond serves 799 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Oscar F Raymond placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 799 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oscar F Raymond ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Oscar F Raymond's student population of 799 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
799 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Oscar F Raymond is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Oscar F Raymond is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (MA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1623 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
11%
22%
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Black
79%
10%
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White
7%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.36
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oscar F Raymond's ranking?
Oscar F Raymond is ranked #1623 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Oscar F Raymond?
799 students attend Oscar F Raymond.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Oscar F Raymond students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oscar F Raymond?
Oscar F Raymond has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Oscar F Raymond offer ?
Oscar F Raymond offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oscar F Raymond part of?
Oscar F Raymond is part of Brockton School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 799 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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